My Sister Eileen
1942, English. Directed by Alexander Hall.
NOW ON THE SCREEN! THE STAGE HIT THAT CONVULSED BROADWAY AND THE NATION !
Sisters Ruth and Eileen Sherwood move from Ohio to New York in the hopes of building their careers. Ruth wants to get a job as a writer, while Eileen hopes to succeed on the stage. The two end up living in a dismal basement apartment in Greenwich Village, where a parade of odd characters are constantly breezing in and out. The women also meet up with magazine editor Bob Baker, who takes a personal interest in helping both with their career plans.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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My Sister Eileen is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alexander HallDirector
- Rosalind RussellRuth Sherwood
- Brian AherneRobert Baker
- Janet BlairEileen Sherwood
- George TobiasAppopolous
- Allyn JoslynChic Clark
- Grant MitchellWalter Sherwood
- Gordon Jones'The Wreck' Loomis
- Elizabeth PattersonGrandma Sherwood
- Richard QuineFrank Lippincott
- June HavocEffie Shelton
- Donald MacBrideOfficer Lonigan
- Frank SullyJenson
Details
- Released
- 24 September 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph Fields, Jerome Chodorov
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What My Sister Eileen is based on
My Sister Eileen is based on My Sister Eileen, a play or musical by Jerome Chodorov.
Play or musical
My Sister Eileen
By Jerome Chodorov
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How long is My Sister Eileen?
My Sister Eileen runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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My Sister Eileen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Sister Eileen is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is My Sister Eileen on?
My Sister Eileen is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Sister Eileen?
If you liked My Sister Eileen, try Crimes of the Heart, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Funny Lady.
Who directed My Sister Eileen?
My Sister Eileen (1942) was directed by Alexander Hall and stars Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Janet Blair.
What is My Sister Eileen based on?
My Sister Eileen is based on My Sister Eileen, a play or musical by Jerome Chodorov.